Aberystwyth University is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales founded in 1872 as University College Wales, Aberystwyth. The university complex which was initially a hotel started with just 26 students and was regarded as the people's University by the people of the town of Aberystwyth. Prided as the first University in Wales to offer courses in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, and Astronomy, Comparative Philology, Mathematics, English Language and Literature, among others, the school now holds a top position in the list of UK universities for drawing international students through its reputation, exceptional students experience, and teaching excellence
